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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1955
Page
4
The freshmen and sophomore classes have formed a judging team for the Dairy Cattle Congress and presented a Chapter program of work not yet acted on by the chapter. Several field trips have been taken by both classes this year.
Statements from students support youth involvement in community life. Respondents praise responsibility and belonging, while some urge balance with duties for voting age citizens and others warn against overreach. Several cite youth groups and civil service as avenues to learn adult duties.
A Reinbeck couple, returning from a multi state journey, suggests that if you tire of staying home year after year you should pack a few things, hit the road for about a thousand miles, and return in a few weeks to appreciate home again. They note the varied roadside sights, from motels to service stations, and lament man-made developments along main highways, hoping quiet country roads remain for travelers seeking simple pleasure.
Donna Books urges students to manage time wisely amid sports, drama, and clubs. Concentrating on a few key activities improves grades, self-discipline, and future prospects, preventing burnout from overcommitment.
This column credits Nook Broer for help with paper and pencil each Tuesday during fourth period. The writer invites complaints to Broer, noting the column persists. Congratulations are issued to the football team for their victory over Jesup as morale rises.
Diane Dickinson profiles senior Donna Rae Rooks known as D Rooks born April 27 1938 in Marshalltown Iowa. She moved from Wellsburg in fourth grade and joined cheerleading glee club F H A and Hi Lites. Active in Quad Sci Thespians and Eldorian editor she plans Iowa State study in Home Economics with two 4 H projects and hopes to drive a bus and become a Waldorf chef.
Eldora prepares for strong representation as five band members and four vocal quartets are chosen to compete. Odd class happenings noted, including a humorous pep skit from first period economics.
The article lists tuition and living expenses for several colleges. Iowa State Teachers College requires high school graduation with a Dean of Students contact for part time jobs. Iowa State University College of Education, Cornell, and Simpson are detailed with yearly costs including tuition, room and board. Other entry requirements include specific English and science courses and algebra. Mr. Marsden holds college bulletins in his office.
Coming events list includes Oct 6 second team game at Albion at 7 30 pm Oct 7 game at Traer Traers Homecoming Oct 10 first assembly program with Prath McFarland at 9 am Oct 11 Hampton game there and a sophomore game scheduled
Pruth McFarlin presents a lecture course Friday October 10 in Eldora. He, a polio survivor who sings as a tenor from a wheelchair, has drawn warm welcomes before. Tickets for the lecture series are on sale in Marsden's office at a new high school addition.
The paper promotes a savings on five programs with dates and speakers including Pruth McFarlin radio and concert tenor on Oct 10 at 8 a.m. Gilbert Groman on Nov 10 at 2 p.m. The series continues with Al Bell on Nov 15 at 1 p.m. The program list includes "Sons of Chinook" and "Theater of Mr. Poe" with additional events in 1957 and a banjo artist Larry Tobler. Buy season tickets promptly.
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